Windows 10 and updates

[Casterina]

I'm currently using Windows 7 with Windows Update disabled (not the best idea) so that the updates/drivers doesn't mess up my laptop but I'm going to clean install Windows 10 and going to enable Windows update and was wondering are the updates more reliable now that won't crash or mess up?

 

Also, should I let Windows Update find and install all the necessary drivers or should I get the latest from a site like Station Drivers?

[limegorilla]

I have never had an issue with Windows Update, and with the new features that should install most of it behind the scenes I haven't really noticed them tbh. As far as drivers I would never recommend an external source, get them from the manufacturers site to be safe. Windows update should be fine, although it will not install the tools you might get from the manufacturer, like Asus Aura controller or MSI Afterburner

[Catsrules]

Personally I have had more issues with Windows 10 updates then I have had with Windows 7 updates. But I think in general Microsoft update quality has gone down for all platforms.

 

When i first install windows always get drivers from the manufacturers website.

[homeap5]

8 minutes ago, Catsrules said:

Personally I have had more issues with Windows 10 updates then I have had with Windows 7 updates. But I think in general Microsoft update quality has gone down for all platforms.

 

When i first install windows always get drivers from the manufacturers website.

On win7 at the beginnning there was problems with updates and Microsoft improves it more and more.

In win10 it's similar I guess - people reported many problems with updates at the beginning, now is much better.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

The only problem I had was during the initial upgrade process to Windows 10. That was when I had device bricking driver problems. But now updates seem to go fine. Make sure you set time period Windows can restart to finish updates. Sometimes it could restart on its own even when you're using it. Rare situation but I've had it happen to me a few times. Though I'm not sure if it was Windows update or McAfee just being McAfee. Since removed that and set the restart times to when I'm often not using the system just to be safe.

[Casterina]

21 hours ago, limegorilla said:

I have never had an issue with Windows Update, and with the new features that should install most of it behind the scenes I haven't really noticed them tbh. As far as drivers I would never recommend an external source, get them from the manufacturers site to be safe. Windows update should be fine, although it will not install the tools you might get from the manufacturer, like Asus Aura controller or MSI Afterburner

 

21 hours ago, Catsrules said:

Personally I have had more issues with Windows 10 updates then I have had with Windows 7 updates. But I think in general Microsoft update quality has gone down for all platforms.

 

When i first install windows always get drivers from the manufacturers website.

I have checked the drivers on the manufacturers site but they don't always update them for example, the wireless drivers are 2-3 versions older than the latest one from an external source.

[Delicieuxz]

Windows 10's updates are reliable until you get one that breaks stuff. And they tend to break stuff or even brick people's systems with some regularity.

 

If you'd like to disable Windows Update in Windows 10 (the safest way to run Windows 10, IMO), check out this guide:

 

 

[limegorilla]

4 hours ago, Casterina said:

 

I have checked the drivers on the manufacturers site but they don't always update them for example, the wireless drivers are 2-3 versions older than the latest one from an external source.

That generally is because the OEM adds there own additions to it, or packages it up in an installer. NOrmally once downloaded they will get updated to the latest version

[Catsrules]

5 hours ago, Casterina said:

 

I have checked the drivers on the manufacturers site but they don't always update them for example, the wireless drivers are 2-3 versions older than the latest one from an external source.

Oh sorry I was thinking this was a custom build, by manufacturer I was talking about the individual parts. Intel, AMD, Nvidia etc.

 

If this is a prebuilt system from an OEM like Dell or HP, I will usually look at there website to see what drivers they have this will also usually tells me what model of hardware I have. And I will go directly to the individual part manufactures and get the drivers.

I have run into issues where the OEM has lock the device so it only can use there provided driver.   

 

Always get the drivers from a trusted sources the OEM website or the part manufactures website. Don't get stuff from drivers.com or something like that. 

[kirashi]

On 9/8/2018 at 10:50 AM, Delicieuxz said:

If you'd like to disable Windows Update in Windows 10 (the safest way to run Windows 10, IMO), check out this guide:

Disabling updates actually makes your OS less secure, since you're no longer receiving security updates and patches. I'd love to see a way to separate the security updates from the feature updates though, as I think a lot more people would keep the security updates enabled in that case. Either way, you don't want to be using an unpatched system that's connected to the internet if you have any data on it that you wouldn't want getting stolen or leaked.

[Donut417]

On 9/7/2018 at 3:41 PM, Casterina said:

I'm currently using Windows 7 with Windows Update disabled (not the best idea) so that the updates/drivers doesn't mess up my laptop but I'm going to clean install Windows 10 and going to enable Windows update and was wondering are the updates more reliable now that won't crash or mess up?

 

Also, should I let Windows Update find and install all the necessary drivers or should I get the latest from a site like Station Drivers?

I mean, most standard updates are ok. Security updates have never messed up my system. The last creators update, didnt fuck up anything. I was surprised. With Win 10, at least the major updates you take a chance. Just make sure you keep stuff backed up and your will be fine. I keep my data on separate HDD from the OS, so I never really loose anything if Windows has a stroke.